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The Air Jordan 9 Shoes was released in 1993 shortly following the announcement of Jordan's retirement.On October 6th 1993, Jordan gave the basketball world a shock when he announced his retirement from the NBA. This was just one day before training camp and it was not what anyone had expected at this time. The greatest basketball player of all time retiring at the age of 30. A decision probably affected by the fact that his father was murdered in North Carolina in the summer of 1993 just before he won his third championship.The shoe being released was plain and sturdy and was the first model that Michael did not wear in an NBA seasonal game (due to the retirement). The sole had lots of details and a large 23 was stitched at the back of the shoe.The Air Jordan 9 has been the shoe chosen to adorn Jordan's feet for his statue outside of the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.In popular culture, in the children's movie The Little Rascals one of the bullies, Butch is wearing a pair of Air Jordan IX.American Rap Icon Tupac Shakur was also known to wear Air Jordan Shoes in a popular "Thug Life" photo set in 1993.
Katie Newmyer
from Mechanicsburg, PA
I wanted to like these shoes because the roomy toe box and extra depth are great
Sadly
I could not keep them because the tongue has a harsher leather material that pushes into my inner ankles
I often have swollen ankles so maybe this shoe isn't good for people with edema'swollen ankles
While I wore this shoe I kept having pain in my heels and left big toe
I'm going to try the Saucony Shadow 6000 and the New Balance 576
which I've heard very good things about through therunningadvisor
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When you click on a link on that site it will take you to ThumbTrade
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Nicole C.
from Anchorage, Alaska
Just got the shoes in today in fuchsia and black
They are beautiful! I put them on and they fit like a glove
Then I went to the mirror and they looked as good as they felt
They are very true to size
and it seems like the satin stretches with time
I am going to a concert this weekend and these shoes will be my special guests! For all you Shoe Divas these are a must have for your shoe collection!
BRENDA TANNAHILL
from NORMAL, ILLINOIS
The best shoe for when you are on your feet all day long
I work retail and these are the best
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